NEW HORROR DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 9, 2012
Here’s the new horror DVD & Blu-ray releases for the week of July 9, 2012.
BLACK CANDLES (1982):
After her brother’s mysterious death, a young woman and her boyfriend travel to her family’s estate. Once there, they learn that the woman’s sister-in-law has turned the house over to a Satanic cult for their sexually depraved rituals…and their recruiters don’t take “No” for an answer! Bizarre and twisted Spanish-made shocker stars Vanesa Ashley, Martha Belton, Jeffrey Healey. 85 min. Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Dubbed in English.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
DARKNESS (2004):
Originally released overseas in 2002, this haunting chiller stars Anna Paquin as a young woman who moves into a rural Spanish farmhouse with her family. When her younger brother begins getting inexplicably bruised and her father experiences seizures, Paquin investigates the house’s history and discovers a 40-year-old curse brought about by the horrific murders of six children…a curse that needs a seventh death to be complete. Lena Olin, Iain Glen, Stephan Enquist, and Giancarlo Giannini co-star. International version; 102 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; featurette.
Being released on DVD & Blu-ray R-rated on 7/10/2012
FELL (2010):
Being fired from his job and abandoned by his girlfriend sends manic-depressive Bill (Jeff Dylan Graham) into a terrible psychological dive. He becomes ever more dependent on medications to manage his moods, but the drugs eventually overwhelm his mind and blur the differences between reality and fantasy, to the point where a violent shock brings about the possibility that he may have transformed into a homicidal maniac. Katie Walters, Barron Christian co-star. 80 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
FREAKSHOW APOCALYPSE: THE UNHOLY SIDESHOW (2012; my review):
For centuries the champions of the ancient Order of Mystery have battled the forces of darkness. Now the task of protecting Earth falls upon the Unholy Sideshow, a clan of serial killers, carnival freaks, and other misfits…but can they defeat an army of zombies? Bizarre horror opus features a host of real-life sideshow artists, including the Enigma, the Amazing Barry Silver, and the Squidling Brothers. 80 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
GRAVEROBBERS (A.K.A., DEAD MATE) (1988):
A roadside diner waitress meets the man of her dreams and follows him back to his hometown and weds him at the funeral home he runs. The honeymoon ends in a hurry, though, when she discovers that her new hubby’s erotic passions–as well as those of the other townspeople–lean towards the deceased. Can she escape from her necrophiliac nightmare? Darkly funny shocker stars Elizabeth Mannino, David Gregory. AKA: “Dead Mate.” 90 min. Soundtrack: English.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
NEEDFUL THINGS (1993)/AUDREY ROSE (1977)/BURNT OFFERINGS (1976):
First, Stephen King’s best-selling novel “Needful Things” is turned into this diabolical thriller starring Max Von Sydow as the devilish proprietor of a supernatural antiques shop in Castle Rock, Maine. His shop caters to the greedy, but his customers must pay a fatal price to get what they want. Ed Harris plays a sheriff on to Von Sydow’s frightening scheme; with Bonnie Bedelia, Amanda Plummer. Next, Dan Curtis (“Dark Shadows”) directs “Burnt Offerings,” a chilling horror yarn about a family who gets a good deal on a luxurious summer rental home only to find that the mysterious house is inhabited by an evil supernatural force that gets stronger with each life it claims. Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Lee Montgomery, and Bette Davis star. Also includes “Audrey Rose.” Soundtrack: English.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
THE MAD MAGICIAN (1954):
Stage illusion designer Vincent Price was finally ready to showcase his creations himself, until the employer that profited from selling his tricks to established magicians conjured up a court order and made his dreams vanish. The disillusioned illusionist goes after those who wronged him, ready to pull bloody vengeance out of his hat. Eva Gabor, Patrick O’Neal co-star; John Brahm directs. Not in 3D. 72 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
Being released on DVD on 7/13/2012
ZOMBIES VS. STRIPPERS (2012; my review):
How could we possibly summarize the story of a movie named “Zombies vs. Strippers” in a way that would entice you any more than the title already has? OK, if we must. Plot: In a broken-down club, three brave strippers do battle with ornery clients boasting glassy-eyed stares and hunger for their curvaceous flesh. Just like any other night at any other strip club, you say? Did we mention the gore? Did we need to? Eve Mauro, Adriana Sephora, and Circus-Szalewski star. 76 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
1984 (1984)/MEGAVILLE (1991):
First, the bleak, compelling version of George Orwell’s classic “1984” stars John Hurt as Winston Smith, a man daring to think for himself and indulge in forbidden love. Richard Burton, in his last feature role, is O’Brien, master of psychological torture. Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack co-star; score by Eurythmics. Next, in the futuristic thriller “Megaville,” a policeman takes an undercover assignment in which he must pose as a notorious assassin based in a desert outpost called Megaville, the home of the black market trade. Little does he realize that he’s part of an elaborate plan overseen by a horrible tyrant. Billy Zane, J.C. Quinn, Grace Zabriskie, and Daniel J. Travanti star. Soundtrack: English.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
DARK NEMESIS (2011):
Mixing medieval thrills and a post-apocalyptic mood, this low-budget blockbuster follows warriors scheming to steal a warlord’s treasure and use the riches to escape their poverty. Caught and facing swift execution, the men escape to a grim and shadowy realm where they are threatened not only by the angered royal’s minions, but also by scary stop-motion monsters in the Ray Harryhausen mold! Kyle Walsh, Aaron Farb, and Debra Lopez star. AKA: “The Dark Knight.” 85 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Dolby Digital 5.1; theatrical trailers.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
IMPOSTER (2002):
Based on a Philip K. Dick (“Blade Runner”) novel, this sci-fi thriller stars Gary Sinise as a weapons designer in 2079 who’s on the run when authorities believe he’s a booby-trapped replicant sent by aliens from the warring Alpha Centauri system. In order to survive, Sinise teams with mercenary Mekhi Phifer to find his DNA records and prove to the military and wife Madeleine Stowe that he’s still human. With Vincent D’Onofrio, Tony Shalhoub. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) Soundtracks: English DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; featurettes.
Being released on DVD on 7/10/2012
THE PEOPLE THAT TIME FORGOT (1977)/WAR GODS OF THE DEEP (1965)/DEEP SPACE (1987):
First, in a sequel to 1974′s “The Land That Time Forgot,” Patrick Wayne flies to the mysterious lost world of Caprona to rescue buddy Doug McClure. Before they can leave, though, “The People That Time Forgot” must deal with prehistoric animals and savage Stone Age warriors. With Thorley Walters, Dana Gillespie. Next, bizarre imagery and a haunting score highlight “War-Gods Of The Deep,” a story of a group of smugglers who have discovered the secret of eternal youth in an ancient underwater city. Vincent Price, Tab Hunter, David Tomlinson star. AKA: “City In The Sea,” “City Under The Sea.” Finally, a flesh-eating alien creature with a ravenous appetite invades a small town, but the police officers who think they’ve destroyed it don’t realize the greater terror has yet to begin. Sci-fi scarefest “Deep Space” stars Charles Napier, Ron Glass, Ann Turkel, and Bo Svenson. Soundtrack: English.
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